4:17 PM,
Jun. 5, 2013

Ben Sollee will perform Saturday at the New Directions Cello Festival.

Written by

Jim Catalano
| Correspondent

The 19th annual New Directions Cello Festival returns to Ithaca College this weekend, offering three separate concerts that highlight the instrument's evolving role in different styles of music.

"I always try to make them eclectic," said Ithaca cellist Chris White, founder and director of the festival. "On our poster this year, we have the line 'Expect The Unexpected.' People who come to the festival are never quite sure what to expect, but they're usually pleased with the variety of interesting acts we have. And occasionally we'll get one that just changes somebody's outlook on music."